Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Geography Databases

Our Resource Center-which offers free 24/7 access to databases containing articles from encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers and more with your valid Albuquerque/Bernalillo County library card-has a couple of great new databases, particularly if you're planning on traveling anytime soon!A to Z Maps- is one of the world’s largest online sources for world, continent, country and state maps. In A to Z Maps you’ll have access to proprietary maps, games, images and puzzles developed by World Trade Press — plus public domain maps and images culled from hundreds of resources worldwide. Available maps include earthquake maps, climate change maps, bathymetric & fishing maps, Holy Land maps & NASA maps.Tip Sheet /Find it!

Global Road Warrior -As a “one-stop” source for country, geographic, cultural, social, business and travel information, Global Road Warrior presents robust, practical and continuously expanding content of interest to all ages. Easy-to-navigate interface and intuitive browsing features help users to find information quickly and concisely. For instance, a search of Finland will give you the title Republic of Finland /Suomen Tasavalta, & you can look up its climate, internet details, look at city views, check out a security briefing, & view travel essentials. There are also printable reports on Finland's business culture, banknotes & coinage, points of interest, & more!Tip Sheet /Find it!